STARLINK-31368 (58970)

COSPAR: 2024-031F | Alt Name: Starlink 31368

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 15, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58970

International Designator

2024-031F

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:10:21 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

40.67°

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Argument of Perigee

92.11°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31368

Alternative Name

Starlink 31368

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58970U 24031F   26201.25719456  .00000722  00000+0  36506-4 0  9993

2 58970  53.1619  40.6708 0001396  92.1143 268.0018 15.30195652136833

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Summary

The Starlink-31368 satellite, also known as Starlink 31368, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the BUS category of Starlink V2M. Launched on February 15, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box with pan shape design. The satellite is owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 7-14-06 mission.

Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 7-14-06

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink V2M

Configuration

Starlink v2 Mini

Motor

Argon ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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